Daniel Cardoso
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Daniel Cardoso is a multi-instrumentalist, song writer and producer. He was born in the south of Portugal
, and is currently a live touring member of British band Anathema
. Daniel is also in Head Control System
with Kristoffer Rygg
and Leafblade with Danny Cavanagh.
First known as the drummer in the band SiriuS, and with whom he released two records through the Norwegian label Nocturnal Art Productions (property of Tomas "Samoth
" Haugen). In addition to his drumming, Daniel was responsible for all the orchestral compositions, synth performance, most of the bass guitar recordings as well as co-producing both albums. His experiences in SiriuS has helped Daniel develop a multi-angled perception of music creation. When SiriuS later nailed down a record deal with Nuclear Blast
he decided to move on, because, as he said, "it just wasn't funny anymore". He then conceived and commenced working on SinDRomE, i.e. Severe Damage on Reason and Equilibrium, his musical "means" to manipulate minds via sound, that would later become Head Control System.
Daniel presently has an extensive curriculum as both producer and/or session musician for a vast list of bands: Anneke Van Giersbergen
, Head Control System
, Ava Inferi
, Angelus Apatrida
, Heavenwood, Ramp
(live), Anathema (live), Vertigo Steps, W.A.K.O., and many more. Furthermore, he was invited by the band Re:aktor (signed on Nuclear Blast) to join their flanks - which he did for a while - featuring on their debut record's single video and joining them on their European tour supporting US
band Exodus
as a drummer.
One of his most acclaimed outcomes is the work with Kristoffer Rygg
on Murder Nature, Head Control System's debut album, released worldwide by The End Records
(US) and VME
(Europe). He also recently started developing his solo efforts as Del, although things are not clear whether this is a serious project or not.
During late 2010, Daniel started producing and co-writing Dutch artist Anneke Van Giersbergen
's fourth studio album "Everything is Changing". The new single "Feel Alive" came out on YouTube on September 2011 and the album is expected to come out on early 2012.
Daniel also owns the brand UltraSoundStudios, a franchised company that has two recording studios operating in Portugal, one in Braga
, north of Portugal and the other one in Moita
, south of Portugal. He currently splits his production jobs across both studios.
and Re:aktor), he also played several gigs with SiriuS, The Firstborn and Re:aktor. In 2006 Daniel had to step in as a drummer of the renowned Portuguese act Ramp
, after their drummer Paulo Martins got injured and was unable to play the drums. Among other shows, Daniel played on the main stage of SBSR 2006 summer fest, featuring other bands such as Alice in Chains
, Tool
and Korn
. He was also seen playing drums with the English band Anathema
on their show in Tunis
, Tunisia
, on the 22nd of July 2010 due to drummer's John Douglas temporary absence. During that time Daniel was still playing with Slamo, Leafblade, and heavy rockers Heavenwood. However, in early 2011, Daniel becomes a live touring member of the British band Anathema
, although not behind the drum kit, but rather handling the keyboards, synths and sampling department playing major venues, arenas and headlining shows all over the world.
, Daniel has been spotted using several models from that brand, such as:
He also uses a 14" ddrum
Hand Hammered Bronze snare on most of his kits.
Portugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
, and is currently a live touring member of British band Anathema
Anathema (band)
Anathema are an English band from Liverpool primarily known for their ever evolving sound. Beginning as pioneers of the death/doom metal sub-genre, their later albums have been associated with genres such as alternative rock, progressive rock, art rock, new prog, and post-rock.-History:Anathema...
. Daniel is also in Head Control System
Head Control System
Head Control System is a cross-national groove rock/metal band featuring Portuguese Daniel Cardoso and Norwegian Kristoffer Rygg . Head Control System is currently part of North-American The End Records' roster along with bands such as Voivod, The Gathering, Sleepytime Gorilla Museum and Ulver...
with Kristoffer Rygg
Kristoffer Rygg
Kristoffer Rygg , also known as Garm, Trickster G. and recently also God Head is a Spellemannprisen nominated vocalist, musician and producer known as the frontman of Ulver and former vocalist for Arcturus...
and Leafblade with Danny Cavanagh.
First known as the drummer in the band SiriuS, and with whom he released two records through the Norwegian label Nocturnal Art Productions (property of Tomas "Samoth
Samoth
Samoth is a prominent musician and multi-instrumentalist in the Norwegian black metal scene. He was well known for his distinct guitar work and drumming in the band Emperor, as well as his formation of the death metal band Zyklon...
" Haugen). In addition to his drumming, Daniel was responsible for all the orchestral compositions, synth performance, most of the bass guitar recordings as well as co-producing both albums. His experiences in SiriuS has helped Daniel develop a multi-angled perception of music creation. When SiriuS later nailed down a record deal with Nuclear Blast
Nuclear Blast
Nuclear Blast is an independent record label and mail order record distributor with subsidiaries in Germany, the United States and Brazil. The record label was founded in 1987 by Markus Staiger in Germany. Originally releasing hardcore punk records, the label moved on to releasing albums by melodic...
he decided to move on, because, as he said, "it just wasn't funny anymore". He then conceived and commenced working on SinDRomE, i.e. Severe Damage on Reason and Equilibrium, his musical "means" to manipulate minds via sound, that would later become Head Control System.
Daniel presently has an extensive curriculum as both producer and/or session musician for a vast list of bands: Anneke Van Giersbergen
Anneke van Giersbergen
Anneke van Giersbergen is the former lead singer of the Dutch progressive/alternative rock band The Gathering which she departed in August 2007. Since then, she has been involved in a solo project called Agua de Annique which also included her husband & drummer of the band, Rob Snijders...
, Head Control System
Head Control System
Head Control System is a cross-national groove rock/metal band featuring Portuguese Daniel Cardoso and Norwegian Kristoffer Rygg . Head Control System is currently part of North-American The End Records' roster along with bands such as Voivod, The Gathering, Sleepytime Gorilla Museum and Ulver...
, Ava Inferi
Ava Inferi
Ava Inferi is a musical group created in Almada, Portugal, by guitarist and songwriter Rune Eriksen .The debut album, Burdens, was released in January 2006....
, Angelus Apatrida
Angelus Apatrida
Angelus Apatrida is a thrash metal band formed in 2000 in Albacete, Spain.-Biography:Angelus Apatrida is one of the most influential bands in the Spanish metal scene together with Legen Beltza, Killem and Rancor...
, Heavenwood, Ramp
Ramp (band)
Ramp is a Portuguese heavy metal band. They began their career in 1989.Their heavy metal is more similar to that which is played in America, rather than its European counterpart. They are often called the "Portuguese Metallica"....
(live), Anathema (live), Vertigo Steps, W.A.K.O., and many more. Furthermore, he was invited by the band Re:aktor (signed on Nuclear Blast) to join their flanks - which he did for a while - featuring on their debut record's single video and joining them on their European tour supporting US
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
band Exodus
Exodus (band)
Exodus is an American thrash metal band formed in 1980 in Richmond, California. Spanning a career of over 30 years, Exodus has gone through numerous lineup changes, two extended hiatuses, and the deaths of two former band members. Guitarist Gary Holt remains the only constant member of the band,...
as a drummer.
One of his most acclaimed outcomes is the work with Kristoffer Rygg
Kristoffer Rygg
Kristoffer Rygg , also known as Garm, Trickster G. and recently also God Head is a Spellemannprisen nominated vocalist, musician and producer known as the frontman of Ulver and former vocalist for Arcturus...
on Murder Nature, Head Control System's debut album, released worldwide by The End Records
The End Records
The End Records is an independent record label, founded in 1998 in San Diego. Founder Andreas Katsambas initially wanted to bring attention to some underground bands he admired. In 2002, The End moved to Salt Lake City, when his wife took a job at the University of Utah. The label moved...
(US) and VME
Voices Music & Entertainment
Voices Music & Entertainment is a record label based in Oslo, Norway established in 1988 by Ketil Sveen and Dag Krogsvold. In the first years the company was a label focusing on signing and developing Norwegian rock acts...
(Europe). He also recently started developing his solo efforts as Del, although things are not clear whether this is a serious project or not.
During late 2010, Daniel started producing and co-writing Dutch artist Anneke Van Giersbergen
Anneke van Giersbergen
Anneke van Giersbergen is the former lead singer of the Dutch progressive/alternative rock band The Gathering which she departed in August 2007. Since then, she has been involved in a solo project called Agua de Annique which also included her husband & drummer of the band, Rob Snijders...
's fourth studio album "Everything is Changing". The new single "Feel Alive" came out on YouTube on September 2011 and the album is expected to come out on early 2012.
Daniel also owns the brand UltraSoundStudios, a franchised company that has two recording studios operating in Portugal, one in Braga
Braga
Braga , a city in the Braga Municipality in northwestern Portugal, is the capital of the Braga District, the oldest archdiocese and the third major city of the country. Braga is the oldest Portuguese city and one of the oldest Christian cities in the World...
, north of Portugal and the other one in Moita
Moita
Moita is a municipality in Portugal with a total area of 55.0 km² and a total population of 69,603 inhabitants.The municipality is composed of 6 parishes, and is located in the district of Setúbal....
, south of Portugal. He currently splits his production jobs across both studios.
Live
During his career, Daniel played hundreds of live gigs behind the drum kit. Although he was most seen stepping the stages with the Portuguese live cover band RCA (featuring members from RampRamp (band)
Ramp is a Portuguese heavy metal band. They began their career in 1989.Their heavy metal is more similar to that which is played in America, rather than its European counterpart. They are often called the "Portuguese Metallica"....
and Re:aktor), he also played several gigs with SiriuS, The Firstborn and Re:aktor. In 2006 Daniel had to step in as a drummer of the renowned Portuguese act Ramp
Ramp (band)
Ramp is a Portuguese heavy metal band. They began their career in 1989.Their heavy metal is more similar to that which is played in America, rather than its European counterpart. They are often called the "Portuguese Metallica"....
, after their drummer Paulo Martins got injured and was unable to play the drums. Among other shows, Daniel played on the main stage of SBSR 2006 summer fest, featuring other bands such as Alice in Chains
Alice in Chains
Alice in Chains is an American rock band formed in Seattle, Washington, in 1987 by guitarist and songwriter Jerry Cantrell and original lead vocalist Layne Staley. The initial lineup was rounded out by drummer Sean Kinney, and bassist Mike Starr...
, Tool
Tool (band)
Tool is an American rock band from Los Angeles, California. Formed in 1990, the group's line-up has included drummer Danny Carey, guitarist Adam Jones, and vocalist Maynard James Keenan. Since 1995, Justin Chancellor has been the band's bassist, replacing their original bassist Paul D'Amour...
and Korn
Korn
Korn is an American nu metal band from Bakersfield, California, formed in 1993. The current band line up includes four members: Jonathan Davis, James "Munky" Shaffer, Reginald "Fieldy" Arvizu, and Ray Luzier. The band was formed as an expansion of L.A.P.D.The band released their first demo album,...
. He was also seen playing drums with the English band Anathema
Anathema (band)
Anathema are an English band from Liverpool primarily known for their ever evolving sound. Beginning as pioneers of the death/doom metal sub-genre, their later albums have been associated with genres such as alternative rock, progressive rock, art rock, new prog, and post-rock.-History:Anathema...
on their show in Tunis
Tunis
Tunis is the capital of both the Tunisian Republic and the Tunis Governorate. It is Tunisia's largest city, with a population of 728,453 as of 2004; the greater metropolitan area holds some 2,412,500 inhabitants....
, Tunisia
Tunisia
Tunisia , officially the Tunisian RepublicThe long name of Tunisia in other languages used in the country is: , is the northernmost country in Africa. It is a Maghreb country and is bordered by Algeria to the west, Libya to the southeast, and the Mediterranean Sea to the north and east. Its area...
, on the 22nd of July 2010 due to drummer's John Douglas temporary absence. During that time Daniel was still playing with Slamo, Leafblade, and heavy rockers Heavenwood. However, in early 2011, Daniel becomes a live touring member of the British band Anathema
Anathema (band)
Anathema are an English band from Liverpool primarily known for their ever evolving sound. Beginning as pioneers of the death/doom metal sub-genre, their later albums have been associated with genres such as alternative rock, progressive rock, art rock, new prog, and post-rock.-History:Anathema...
, although not behind the drum kit, but rather handling the keyboards, synths and sampling department playing major venues, arenas and headlining shows all over the world.
As keyboardist
- SiriuS - Fiery Strife At The Cosmic Gates Of Armaggedom (Promo-track) 1998
- SiriuS - The Eclipse (Tape) Andromeda Creations 1999
- SiriuS - Aeons of Magick (CD) Nocturnal Art Productions 2000
- SiriuS - Spectral Transition, Dimension Sirius (CD) Nocturnal Art Productions 2001
- SiriuS - Aeons of Magick The Eclipse (Special Edition Double LP) Hammerheart Records]] 2001
- Holocausto Canibal - Sublime Massacre Corporeo (CD) So Die Music 2002
- Projecto Alpha - Original Soundtrack 2005 (unreleased)
- Head Control SystemHead Control SystemHead Control System is a cross-national groove rock/metal band featuring Portuguese Daniel Cardoso and Norwegian Kristoffer Rygg . Head Control System is currently part of North-American The End Records' roster along with bands such as Voivod, The Gathering, Sleepytime Gorilla Museum and Ulver...
– Murder Nature (CD) The End RecordsThe End RecordsThe End Records is an independent record label, founded in 1998 in San Diego. Founder Andreas Katsambas initially wanted to bring attention to some underground bands he admired. In 2002, The End moved to Salt Lake City, when his wife took a job at the University of Utah. The label moved...
(US) / VMEVMEVME is a mainframe operating system developed by the UK company International Computers Limited...
(EU) 2006 - Ava InferiAva InferiAva Inferi is a musical group created in Almada, Portugal, by guitarist and songwriter Rune Eriksen .The debut album, Burdens, was released in January 2006....
- The Silhouette (CD) Season of MistSeason of MistSeason of Mist is a record label and record distributor with subsidiaries in France and the United States. The record label was founded in 1996 by Michael S. Berberian in Marseille, France. From the start releasing black metal, pagan metal and death metal records, the label moved on to releasing...
(FR) 2007 - Heavenwood - Redemption (CD) Recital Records (PT) 2008
- Vertigo Steps - Vertigo Steps (CD) 2008
- Switchtense - Switchtense (CD) Rastilho Records 2011
- Anneke Van GiersbergenAnneke van GiersbergenAnneke van Giersbergen is the former lead singer of the Dutch progressive/alternative rock band The Gathering which she departed in August 2007. Since then, she has been involved in a solo project called Agua de Annique which also included her husband & drummer of the band, Rob Snijders...
- Everything is Changing (CD) 2011
As drummer
- SiriuS - Fiery Strife At The Cosmic Gates Of Armaggedom (Promo-track) 1998
- SiriuS - The Eclipse (Tape) Andromeda Creations 1999
- SiriuS - Aeons of Magick (CD) Nocturnal Art Productions 2000
- SiriuS - Spectral Transition, Dimension Sirius (CD) Nocturnal Art Productions 2001
- SiriuS - Aeons of Magick The Eclipse (Special Edition Double LP) Hammerheart Records 2001
- The Firstborn - Empire of Shadows - Tribute to Tarantula (CD) Recital Records 2001
- Arcane Wisdom - Of Ages Ere The Sun (Ep) 2001
- Arcane Wisdom - Relics of Elder Might (Ep) 2003
- SinDRomE - Severe Damage on Reason and Equilibrium (Ep) Ins@ne Prod. 2003
- Why Angels Fall - ...To The Sun (Ep) Foreshadow Productions 2004
- Re:aktor - Damage Zone (video) Nuclear BlastNuclear BlastNuclear Blast is an independent record label and mail order record distributor with subsidiaries in Germany, the United States and Brazil. The record label was founded in 1987 by Markus Staiger in Germany. Originally releasing hardcore punk records, the label moved on to releasing albums by melodic...
2004 - Head Control SystemHead Control SystemHead Control System is a cross-national groove rock/metal band featuring Portuguese Daniel Cardoso and Norwegian Kristoffer Rygg . Head Control System is currently part of North-American The End Records' roster along with bands such as Voivod, The Gathering, Sleepytime Gorilla Museum and Ulver...
– Murder Nature (CD) The End RecordsThe End RecordsThe End Records is an independent record label, founded in 1998 in San Diego. Founder Andreas Katsambas initially wanted to bring attention to some underground bands he admired. In 2002, The End moved to Salt Lake City, when his wife took a job at the University of Utah. The label moved...
(US) / VMEVoices Music & EntertainmentVoices Music & Entertainment is a record label based in Oslo, Norway established in 1988 by Ketil Sveen and Dag Krogsvold. In the first years the company was a label focusing on signing and developing Norwegian rock acts...
(EU) 2006 - Reset - Love & Hate (CD) 2007
- Oblique Rain - Isohyet (CD) Recital Records 2008
- Heavenwood - Redemption (CD) Recital Records (PT) 2008
- Vertigo Steps - Vertigo Steps (CD) 2008
- Kandia - Light (EP) 2008
- Scar For Life - Scar For Life (CD) 2008
- Before The Torn - Burying Saints (CD) 2008
- Storm Legion - Desolation Angels (CD) 2008
- Oblique Rain - October Dawn (CD) 2009 (in production)
- Kandia - Inner Beauty | Outward Reflection (CD) 2010
- Vertigo Steps - The Melancholy Hour (CD) 2010
- Slamo - Awakened (single) 2010
- Audy Braür - TBA (CD) 2009 (in production)
- Leafblade - 13 (CD) 2010
- Scar For Life - It All Fades Away (CD) 2010 (mix/ master only)
- W.A.K.O. - The Road of Awareness (CD) Rastilho Records 2011
- Vertigo Steps - Surface/ Light (in production)
- SLID3 - TBA (in production)
As bassist
- SiriuS - Aeons of Magick (CD) Nocturnal Art Productions 2000
- SiriuS - Spectral Transition, Dimension Sirius (CD) Nocturnal Art Productions 2001
- SiriuS - Aeons of Magick The Eclipse (Special Edition Double LP) Hammerheart Records 2001
- SinDRomE - Severe Damage on Reason and Equilibrium (Ep) Ins@ne Prod. 2003
- The SymphOnyx - Opus 1: Limbu (CD) Ethereal Soundworks 2005
- Head Control SystemHead Control SystemHead Control System is a cross-national groove rock/metal band featuring Portuguese Daniel Cardoso and Norwegian Kristoffer Rygg . Head Control System is currently part of North-American The End Records' roster along with bands such as Voivod, The Gathering, Sleepytime Gorilla Museum and Ulver...
– Murder Nature (CD) The End RecordsThe End RecordsThe End Records is an independent record label, founded in 1998 in San Diego. Founder Andreas Katsambas initially wanted to bring attention to some underground bands he admired. In 2002, The End moved to Salt Lake City, when his wife took a job at the University of Utah. The label moved...
(US) / VMEVMEVME is a mainframe operating system developed by the UK company International Computers Limited...
(EU) 2006 - Kandia - Light (EP) 2008
- Anneke Van GiersbergenAnneke van GiersbergenAnneke van Giersbergen is the former lead singer of the Dutch progressive/alternative rock band The Gathering which she departed in August 2007. Since then, she has been involved in a solo project called Agua de Annique which also included her husband & drummer of the band, Rob Snijders...
- Everything is Changing (CD) 2011 - Audy Braür - TBA (in production)
- Vertigo Steps - Surface/ Light (in production)
As guitarist
- SinDRomE - Severe Damage on Reason and Equilibrium (Ep) Ins@ne Prod. 2003
- PUK - Spes (Ep) 2004 (uncredited)
- W.A.K.O. - Symbiotic Existence (Ep) Adrenalina 2004 (uncredited)
- Head Control SystemHead Control SystemHead Control System is a cross-national groove rock/metal band featuring Portuguese Daniel Cardoso and Norwegian Kristoffer Rygg . Head Control System is currently part of North-American The End Records' roster along with bands such as Voivod, The Gathering, Sleepytime Gorilla Museum and Ulver...
– Murder Nature (CD) The End RecordsThe End RecordsThe End Records is an independent record label, founded in 1998 in San Diego. Founder Andreas Katsambas initially wanted to bring attention to some underground bands he admired. In 2002, The End moved to Salt Lake City, when his wife took a job at the University of Utah. The label moved...
(US) / VMEVMEVME is a mainframe operating system developed by the UK company International Computers Limited...
(EU) 2006 - Anneke Van GiersbergenAnneke van GiersbergenAnneke van Giersbergen is the former lead singer of the Dutch progressive/alternative rock band The Gathering which she departed in August 2007. Since then, she has been involved in a solo project called Agua de Annique which also included her husband & drummer of the band, Rob Snijders...
- Everything is Changing (CD) 2011 - Vertigo Steps - Surface/ Light (in production)
As vocalist/singer
- Head Control SystemHead Control SystemHead Control System is a cross-national groove rock/metal band featuring Portuguese Daniel Cardoso and Norwegian Kristoffer Rygg . Head Control System is currently part of North-American The End Records' roster along with bands such as Voivod, The Gathering, Sleepytime Gorilla Museum and Ulver...
– Murder Nature (CD) The End RecordsThe End RecordsThe End Records is an independent record label, founded in 1998 in San Diego. Founder Andreas Katsambas initially wanted to bring attention to some underground bands he admired. In 2002, The End moved to Salt Lake City, when his wife took a job at the University of Utah. The label moved...
(US) / VMEVMEVME is a mainframe operating system developed by the UK company International Computers Limited...
(EU) 2006 (uncredited) - Vertigo Steps - Vertigo Steps (CD) 2008 (backing vocals)
- Heavenwood - Redemption (CD) 2008 (backing vocals)
- Thee Orakle - Metaphortime (CD) 2009 (guest vocals)
- Nebora - The Phoenix Syndrome (CD) 2009
- A Last Day on Earth - Between Mirrors and Portraits (CD) 2009 (guest vocals)
- Vertigo Steps - The Melancholy Hour (CD) 2010 (guest vocals)
As co-producer
- SiriuS - Aeons of Magick (CD) Nocturnal Art Productions 2000
- Amphion - (Ep) 2000
- SiriuS - Spectral Transition, Dimension Sirius (CD) Nocturnal Art Productions 2001
- SiriuS - Aeons of Magick The Eclipse (Special Edition Double LP) Hammerheart Records 2001
- Outstanding - LMNT03 Fire (Split-CD) (Master only) Wanted Records 2005
- Umpletrue - Fab Fight (CD) Cobra Records 2007 (mix/ master only)
- Repulsive Strife - Web of Endless Beliefs (EP) 2008 (mix/ master only)
- Echidna - Insidious Awakening (CD) 2008 (mix/ master only)
- In Tha Umbra - Thus Open Thine Eerie Wings Like an Eagle and Soar the Winds of Chaos (CD) 2008 (mix/ master only)
- Desire - Crowcifix (EP) 2008 (master only)
- Nebora - The Phoenyx Syndrom (EP) 2008 (mix/ master only)
- Corpus Christii - Carving a Pyramid of Thoughts (EP) 2008 (master only)
- Scar For Life - Scar For Life (CD) 2008 (mix/ master only)
- Grimlet - Grim Perceptions (CD) 2009 (mix only)
- Agonica - Portraits of Suffering (EP) 2010 (mix/ master only)
- Machinergy -Rhythmotion (CD) 2010 (mix/ master only)
- Scar For Life - It All Fades Away (CD) 2010 (mix/ master only)
- Ava InferiAva InferiAva Inferi is a musical group created in Almada, Portugal, by guitarist and songwriter Rune Eriksen .The debut album, Burdens, was released in January 2006....
- Onyx (CD) Seasons of Mist 2011 (vocal production only) - For The Glory - Some Kids Have No Face (CD) HellXis Records 2011
- Grankapo - The Truth (CD) HellXis Records (2011)
As producer
- SinDRomE - Severe Damage on Reason and Equilibrium (Ep) Ins@ne Prod. 2003
- PUK - Spes (Ep) 2004
- Snuffle - Muse I.C. (Ep) 2004
- W.A.K.O. - Symbiotic Existence (Ep) Adrenalina 2004
- The SymphOnyx - Opus 1: Limbu (CD) Ethereal Soundworks 2005
- Ciborium - (Ep) 2005 (unreleased)
- Night My Heaven - TBA 2005
- Anonymous Souls – Condolences (CD) 2005
- Head Control SystemHead Control SystemHead Control System is a cross-national groove rock/metal band featuring Portuguese Daniel Cardoso and Norwegian Kristoffer Rygg . Head Control System is currently part of North-American The End Records' roster along with bands such as Voivod, The Gathering, Sleepytime Gorilla Museum and Ulver...
– Murder Nature (CD) The End RecordsThe End RecordsThe End Records is an independent record label, founded in 1998 in San Diego. Founder Andreas Katsambas initially wanted to bring attention to some underground bands he admired. In 2002, The End moved to Salt Lake City, when his wife took a job at the University of Utah. The label moved...
(US) / VMEVMEVME is a mainframe operating system developed by the UK company International Computers Limited...
(EU) 2006 - Reset - Love & Hate (CD) 2007
- W.A.K.O. – Eternal Spiral of Madness (CD) 2007
- Red Beating Toy - All Odds Pointing to Massive Fiasco (CD) 2007
- The Ransack - Azrael (CD) 2007
- FORGODSFAKE - Life or Debt (CD) 2007
- QwentinQwentinQwentin is a Portuguese rock band formed in Cartaxo in 2003. It consists of Drepopoulos Qwentinsson , Gospodar Qwentinsson , Morloch Qwentinsson , Qweon Qwentinsson and Bárány Qwentinsson . Qwentin has a prominent visual component to accompany their music...
- Première!Première!Première! is Portuguese alternative rock band Qwentin's debut album, released on November 15, 2007 on Raging Planet records.-Track listing:#"¡Fatalidad!"#"Casualty Friday"#"Il Commence Ici"#"trailer de “Aqui.”"#"Uomo-Tutto"#"Jornalisma"...
(CD) 2007 - Godiva - Spiral (Ep) 2007
- Oblique Rain - Isohyet (CD) 2007
- Corpus Christii - Rising (CD) 2007
- Ava InferiAva InferiAva Inferi is a musical group created in Almada, Portugal, by guitarist and songwriter Rune Eriksen .The debut album, Burdens, was released in January 2006....
- The Silhouette (CD) Season of MistSeason of MistSeason of Mist is a record label and record distributor with subsidiaries in France and the United States. The record label was founded in 1996 by Michael S. Berberian in Marseille, France. From the start releasing black metal, pagan metal and death metal records, the label moved on to releasing...
(FR) 2007 - Umpletrue - Fab Fight (CD) Cobra Records (PT) 2007
- All Against the World - The Furthermost (CD) HellXis Records (PT) 2008
- Kartel 31 - Todos os meus dreads (single)
- Reptile - Reptile (CD) 2008
- Rotten Apple - Rotten Apple (EP) 2008
- Anifernyen - The Pledge of Chaos (EP) 2008
- Heavenwood - Redemption (CD) Recital Records (PT) 2008
- Vertigo Steps - Vertigo Steps (CD) 2008
- Satan's Revolver - The Circleville Massacre (EP) 2008
- Switchtense - Confrontation of Souls (CD) Rastilho Records 2008
- The Ransack - Vortex (CD) 2008
- Kandia - Light (EP) 2008
- Storm Legion - Desolation Angels (CD) 2008
- Painted Black - The Forthcoming Cold (CD) 2008
- in:motion - in:motion (EP) 2008
- Thee Orakle - Metaphortime (CD) 2008
- Before The Torn - Burying Saints (CD) 2008
- Assassinner - Other Theories of Crime (EP) 2008
- Karnak Seti - Scars of Your Decay (CD) 2008
- Decay - Fuel For Human Combustion (EP) 2008
- Primordial Melody - TBA (EP) 2008
- Oblique Rain - October Dawn (CD) 2009
- A Last Day on Earth - Between Mirrors and Portraits (CD) 2009
- Coldfear - Decadence in the Heart of Man (EP) 2009
- Kandia - Inwards Beauty, Outwards Reflection (CD) 2009
- SLID3 - SLID3 (CD) 2009
- Hills Have Eyes - Black Book (CD) Recital Records 2009
- KILLEM - Reflections of Decline (CD) Noisehead Records 2009
- Painted Black - Cold Comfort (CD) Ethereal Soundworks 2009
- Nebora - The Phoenix Syndrome (CD) 2009
- The Kanguru Project - Time, Budget and other Disasters (CD) 2010
- Angelus ApatridaAngelus ApatridaAngelus Apatrida is a thrash metal band formed in 2000 in Albacete, Spain.-Biography:Angelus Apatrida is one of the most influential bands in the Spanish metal scene together with Legen Beltza, Killem and Rancor...
- Clockwork (CD) Century Media 2010 - Vertigo Steps - The Melancholy Hour
- Slamo - Awakened (single) 2010
- W.A.K.O. - The Road of Awareness (CD) Rastilho Records 2011
- Thee Orakle - Smooth Comforts False (CD) 2011
- Noctem - Oblivion (CD) Metal Blade RecordsMetal Blade RecordsMetal Blade Records is a record label which was founded by Brian Slagel in 1982. The U.S. corporate office for Metal Blade is located in Agoura Hills, California. It also has offices in Arizona, Germany, Japan, Canada, and the UK. The label is distributed in the U.S. by Sony BMG Music...
2011 - Switchtense - Switchtense (CD) Rastilho Records 2011
- Karnak Seti - In Harmonic Entropy (CD) 2011
- Anneke Van GiersbergenAnneke van GiersbergenAnneke van Giersbergen is the former lead singer of the Dutch progressive/alternative rock band The Gathering which she departed in August 2007. Since then, she has been involved in a solo project called Agua de Annique which also included her husband & drummer of the band, Rob Snijders...
- Everything is Changing (CD) 2011 - Audy Braür - TBA (in production)
- Hybrid - TBA (in production)
- Pe7erpanic - TBA (in production)
- Vertigo Steps - Surface/ Light (in production)
- SLID3 - TBA (in production)
Drums
Being a featured endorsed artist by ddrumDdrum
ddrum is a division of Armadillo Enterprises, Inc. that manufactures drums, percussion, and electronic drum triggers.-Acoustic drums:ddrum is a sister company to Dean guitars and produces drums that fall into one of several series, each following a motif of beginning with the letter "d" and grouped...
, Daniel has been spotted using several models from that brand, such as:
- natural colored Dios Bubinga (used mostly with Heavenwood and also in several studio sessions)
- green sparkle Dominion Ash (used exclusively live with Kandia)
- green sparkle Dominion Maple (used exclusively live with Slamo)
- red sparkle Dios Maple (used exclusively in the studio with Leafblade)
He also uses a 14" ddrum
Ddrum
ddrum is a division of Armadillo Enterprises, Inc. that manufactures drums, percussion, and electronic drum triggers.-Acoustic drums:ddrum is a sister company to Dean guitars and produces drums that fall into one of several series, each following a motif of beginning with the letter "d" and grouped...
Hand Hammered Bronze snare on most of his kits.
Cymbals
Daniel has been playing with Zildjian cymbals for a long time. His most common set includes:- 6" A Custom Splash
- 8" A Custom Splash
- 13" A Custom Hihats
- 16" A Custom Crash
- 16" A Custom Fast Crash
- 18" A Custom Fast Crash
- 20" Earth Ride
- 16" Oriental China Thrash
Studio
Daniel is said to be an avid fan of RME equipment, ending up being officially endorsed by the German company on 2012External links
- http://www.ultrasoundstudios.pt
- http://www.ddrum.com
- http://www.rme-audio.com